Stenkamp v. Stenkamp

Decedent’s wife, who is also his personal representative, appeals the probate court’s distribution of a specific devise to decedent’s children. She contends that the trial court erred in concluding that the gift had not been adeemed. On de novo review, ORS 19.125(3), we affirm.

Decedent’s will gave his three children “[m]y interest in the investment plan with United States National Bank of Oregon” (USNB). After providing for other distributions, the will gave his wife the residue of his estate. The plan referred to in the will was a retirement investment plan provided by decedent’s employer,…